{"id":360224,"date":"2026-07-31T13:40:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/aerospace\/thales-to-upgrade-panama-aac-air-traffic-control-centre\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T13:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:40:44","slug":"thales-to-upgrade-panama-aac-air-traffic-control-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=360224","title":{"rendered":"Thales to upgrade Panama AAC air traffic control centre"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The technology upgrade is intended to support the management of growing aviation activity in Panama. Credit: Thales.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Thales is set to upgrade Panama\u2019s Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) air traffic control centre, working alongside local partner SOFRATESA as part of a consortium.<\/p>\n

The project involves delivering a comprehensive range of air traffic management solutions, including air traffic control (ATC) systems, aeronautical message handling systems (AMHS), and voice recording systems (VRS).<\/p>\n

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This technology overhaul is designed to help manage increased aviation activity in Panama.<\/p>\n

According to AAC data, aircraft movements in Panama rose by 14.8% in 2024, with 152,813 operations recorded compared to 133,084 in 2022.<\/p>\n

Projections estimate that annual flight movements could surpass 200,000 and passenger numbers may go beyond 20 million in future years.<\/p>\n

Panama AAC director general Captain\u00a0Rafael B\u00e1rcenas said: \u201cThis project, resulting from the alliance with Thales and Sofratesa, strengthens the institution\u2019s firm commitment to operational safety, improves efficiency in air traffic management, and promotes the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, in line with the growth of the aviation sector and the highest international standards.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership follows Thales\u2019s ongoing presence in the region.<\/p>\n

The company marks four decades of business in Central America and the Caribbean and has spent over ten years supporting Panama\u2019s air traffic control infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Thales noted that its air traffic management integration and service centre in Mexico City will contribute support and skills development for the Panamanian project.<\/p>\n

Thales has completed various modernisation efforts throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, having deployed more than 220 radars, 500 navigational aids and 30 air traffic control centres across the continent.<\/p>\n

The company also established what it describes as the world\u2019s first fully solar-powered ATC radar station in Calama, Chile.<\/p>\n

Thales airspace mobility solutions vice-president Youzec Kurp said: \u201cThis collaboration marks a significant step in the continued modernisation and sustainable growth of Panama\u2019s civil aviation sector, underpinned by Thales\u2019s proven technology and enduring partnership commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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